Biological Diversity Act, 2002

Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Parliament of India
  • An Act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
CitationAct No. 18 of 2003
Enacted byParliament of India
Assented to5 February 2003
Commenced1 October 2003 and 1 July 2004[1][2]
Status: In force

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 is an Act by the Parliament of India for the preservation of biological diversity in India, and provides the mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge. The Act was enacted to meet the obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity, because India is a signatory to the treaty.

  1. ^ "S.O.753(E), [01/07/2004]- Coming into force of sections of the Biodiversity Act, 2002". Ministry of Environment and Forest. Archived from the original on 8 April 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. ^ "S.O.1146 (E)- Bringing into force Sections 1 and 2; Sections 8 to 17; Sections 48,54,59,62,63,64 and 65 w.e.f. 1st October, 2003". Ministry of Environment and Forest. Archived from the original on 8 April 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2013.